Senegal
Senegal claims AFCON title in extra time amid final chaos
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Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations final on January 18, 2026, thanks to Pape Gueye's stunning extra-time goal. The match in Rabat descended into controversy when Senegal players protested a late penalty awarded to the hosts, walking off the pitch and delaying play for over 20 minutes. Brahim Diaz missed the spot-kick, allowing Senegal to rally for their second AFCON triumph in five years.
Host nation Morocco qualified for the Africa Cup final with a 4:2 penalty shootout win over Nigeria. Senegal defeated Egypt 1:0 thanks to a goal by Sadio Mané. The two teams will meet on Sunday in Rabat.
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Senegal advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final with a 1-0 victory over Egypt in the semi-finals, thanks to a late goal from Sadio Mane. The match in Tangier was marked by a scrappy first half disrupted by injuries and limited scoring chances. Egypt mounted late pressure but could not equalize.